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IMHO this frame was trying to mirror the Big Mig Pinarello white frame he had with the dropped top tube design- ie dropped down the seat tubs and head tube to a lower position than was normal.
An idea was that the seat post was supported more strongly, which is twaddle as the seat tube does that adequately, and the extra length of collar is cosmetic.
It makes a larger frame look and feel smaller, tighter and stiffer.
I'm not sure who started the trend, but certainly Big Mig's frame looked smaller that it actually was-and he is flippin' big bloke!
I could be talking out my backside though.......